Lantronix XSENSO 21R2 manual

Part Number 900-629-R Revision B March 2013 xSenso User Guide  xSenso 2100  xSenso 21A2  xSenso 21R2[...]

xSenso User Guide 2 Copyright & Trademark © 2013 Lantronix, Inc. All rights re served. No pa rt of the co ntents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in an y form or by any means without the written permissio n of Lantronix. Lantronix® is a registered trade mar k and DeviceInstaller and xSenso are trademarks of Lantronix, Inc. Window[...]

xSenso User Guide 3 T able of Content s Copyright & Tra de mark ____________ __________ ___ __________ ______________ _____ 2 Warranty _______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ___________ ________ 2 Contacts _______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______________ _____ 2 Disclaimer ___ _____________ ______________ ____________[...]

xSenso User Guide 4 4: Installation of xSenso 21A2 28 Package Contents __________ ______________ _____________ _____________ _______ 28 User-Supplied Items ___________ _____________ _____________ ______________ ____ 28 xSenso 21A2 Iso lation Block Di agram _____________ _____________ _____________ __ 29 Hardware Components ____________________ __ _[...]

xSenso User Guide 5 9: Analog Input, Output and Relay Settings 53 DAQ Format ____________ _____________ __________ ______________ ____________ 53 To Configure DAQ Settings _____________ _____________ _____________ _______ 54 Analog Input ____ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______________ ____ 55 To Configure Analog Settings _____________[...]

xSenso User Guide 6 15: Services Settings 77 DNS Settings ______________ ______________ _____________ _____________ _______ 77 To View or Co nfigure DNS Settings: _____________________ ______________ ____ 77 FTP Settings _________________ _____________ _____________ ______________ ____ 78 To Configure FTP Settings ________________ ________________ [...]

xSenso User Guide 7 ICMP Settings ________________ _____________ _____________ _____________ __ 95 To Configure ICMP Network Stack Se tting s ___________ _____________ __________ 95 ARP Settings _____________________ _____________ _____________ __________ 95 To Configure ARP Network Stack Setti ngs _ _____________ __________ __________ 95 SMTP Sett[...]

xSenso User Guide 8 XML: Export Status _________ _____________ _____________ ______________ ___ 107 To Export in XML Format _________________ _____________ ______________ ___ 107 XML: Import Configuratio n ________ _____________ ______________ ___________ 108 Import Configuration fr om External File ______ _____________ ________________ _ 108 Impor[...]

xSenso User Guide 9 Appendix A: Technical Specifications 116 Analog Inputs __________ ______________ _____________ _____________ ______ 116 Analog Outputs _______________________ _____________ _____________ ______ 116 Relay Ports ____________________ ___ __________ ______________ ___________ 116 Architecture _ _____________ _____________ __________[...]

xSenso User Guide 10 List of Figures Figure 2-1 Sample xSenso Configu ration ____________________ ______________ __ __________ 16 Figure 2-2 Sample Applica tions ______________________ _____________ ______________ __ __ 17 Figure 2-3 xSenso Wirin g Dia gram __________ _____________ _____________ _____________ __ 19 Figure 2-4 xSenso Pro duct Label [...]

xSenso User Guide 11 List of T ables Table 3-4 An alog Input LEDs ________________ _____________ ______________ ____________ 24 Table 3-5 Ethe rnet LEDs _________________ _____________ _____________ _____________ __ 25 Table 4-4 An alog Input and Analog Output LEDs ___________________________ ____________ 31 Table 4-5 Ethe rnet LEDs _______________[...]

xSenso User Guide 12 Table 15-8 SMTP Network Stack Settings _________________ _____________ _______________ 83 Table 16-1 SSH Server Host Keys __________ _____________ _____________ _______________ 85 Table 16-2 SSH Client Known Hosts __________________ _____________ ______________ ____ 86 Table 16-3 SSH Server Autho rized Users ___________________[...]

xSenso User Guide 13 1: Using This Guide Purpose and Audience This guide provides the information nee ded to configure, use, a nd update the xSenso. It is intended for software developers a nd system integrators who are inst alling this product into their designs. Summary of Chapters The remaining chapters in this guide include: Chapter Description[...]

1: Using This Guide xSenso User Guide 14 Additional Document ation Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/su pport/documentation for the latest documentation and the following additional docum entation. Appendix C: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Instructions for converting bin ary values to hexadecimals. Appendix D: Complianc e Lantro[...]

xSenso User Guide 15 2: Introduction xSenso is a compact DIN-rail or wall mount solution that enabl es sensors with analog outputs (voltage or current) t o easily and transparen tly send r eal-time da ta to any n ode on the network or over the Internet. xSenso is an ideal solution fo r remote monitoring and data logging of critical events in pr oce[...]

2: Introduction xSenso User Guide 16 Figure 2-1 Sample xSenso Configuration Figure 2- 1 is an example of how the xSenso can send se nsor data (e.g., temperatur e and humidity readings), over shared netwo rks or the internet to a PC, laptop, or a smart phon e. Third pa rty data acquisition applications (e.g., DASYLab, LabVIE W or MATLAB) can also be[...]

2: Introduction xSenso User Guide 17 Figure 2-2 Sample Applications Note: See Sample Applications on page 16 for an explanation of Figure 2 -2 . Protocol Support The xSenso device server conta i ns a full-featured IP stack. Suppor ted protocols include:  ARP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP AUTH, SNMP v1/v2c /v3, Modbus TCP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, SSH, SSL, TLS, RSS[...]

2: Introduction xSenso User Guide 18 T roubleshooting Cap abil ities The xSenso offers a comprehensive dia gnostic tool set that lets you troubleshoo t problems quickly and easily. Available from the CLI or We b Manage r, the diagnostic too ls let you:  View memory and IP socket information.  Perform ping and traceroute op erations.  Condu[...]

2: Introduction xSenso User Guide 19 a. DeviceInstaller insta llation directory (ty pically at c:Program FileLantronixDevice Installer4.3). b. Follow the instructions in Appendix E: USB -CDC-ACM Device Driver File for Windows Hosts to create the .inf file and follow the windows driver installa tion steps as outlined above. 2. Connect the USB ca[...]

2: Introduction xSenso User Guide 20 Addresses and Port Numbers Hardware Address The hardwa re address is also r eferred to as the Ether net address, phys ical address, or MAC address. Sample hardwa re address:  00---14-1B-18  00:::14:1B:18 IP Address Every device connected to an IP network must have a un ique IP address. This address refe re[...]

2: Introduction xSenso User Guide 21 Figure 2-4 xSenso Product Label Bar Code Serial Number Part Number Country of Origin & Manufacture Revision Manuf acturing Date Code[...]

xSenso User Guide 22 3: Installation of xSenso This chapter descr ib es ho w to ins t all the xSenso analog device server. It contains the following sections:  Package Contents  User-Supplied Items  Hardware Components  Installing the xSenso Package Content s The xSenso package includes th e following items:  One xSenso 2100 device ?[...]

3: Installation of xSenso xSenso User Guide 23 xSenso 2100 Isolation Block Diagram Figure 3-1 xSenso 2100 Isolation Block Diagram Hardware Component s Front/Top Panel The following c omponent s are located on the fron t panel ( Figure 3-2 ) of the xSenso :  USB Port - for managing a nd configuring xSenso device.  RJ-45 Ethernet Port (with Eth[...]

3: Installation of xSenso xSenso User Guide 24 Figure 3-3 xSenso Top/Fron t View Table 3-4 and T able 3-5 below explain the LED info rmation display ed in Figure 3-2 and Figur e 3-3 above. Table 3-4 Analog Input LEDs LED Color ON OFF “X” on top of xSenso device (Diagnostic) Orange ORANGE ON - power present ORANGE Blink - during boot process aft[...]

3: Installation of xSenso xSenso User Guide 25 Table 3-5 Ethernet LEDs Reset Button You can reset the xSenso to factory default settin gs, including clearing the ne twork settings. The IP address, gatewa y, an d netm a sk ar e se t to 00s. To reset the unit to fac tory defaults: 1. Place the end of a paper clip or similar object into the RST (reset[...]

3: Installation of xSenso xSenso User Guide 26 Figure 3-6 xSenso, Side View Back Panel On the xSenso back panel, there is a moun ting br acket with a sliding orange clip which allows you to mount and dismount the device from a DIN rail, as shown in Figure 3-3 . There are also fo ur rubber feet that can be attached to the bottom-side of th e device,[...]

3: Installation of xSenso xSenso User Guide 27  Connect your RJ-45 Ethernet ca ble to the RJ-45 port of the unit.  The xSenso supports a power range of 9 to 30 VDC. You can power up the device with barrel- power connector and/or the 3 pin termin al connector for backup power supply. Note: As soon as you plug the device into power , the device[...]

xSenso User Guide 28 4: Installation of xSenso 21A2 This chapter descr ibes ho w to insta ll the xSens o 21 A2 device se rve r. It contain s th e followin g sections:  Package Contents  User-Supplied Items  Hardware Components  Hardware Components  Installing the xSenso Package Content s The xSenso package includes th e following ite[...]

4: Installation of xSenso 21A2 xSenso User Guide 29 xSenso 21A2 Isolation Block Diagram Figure 4- 1 xSen so 21A2 Isolation B lock Diag ram Hardware Component s Front/Top Panel The following c omponent s are located on the fron t panel ( Figure 4-2 ) of the xSenso 21A2:  USB Port - for managing a nd configuring xSenso device.  RJ-45 Ethernet P[...]

4: Installation of xSenso 21A2 xSenso User Guide 30 LED Indicators The Analog Inpu t L EDs, th e An alog Outp ut LEDs , the Eth ernet LEDs, and the Diag nostic “X” LED are all located on the front panel of the xSenso d evice ( Figure 4-3 ). Figure 4-2 xSenso 21A2, Front View Figure 4-3 xSenso 21 A2 Top/Front View Table 4-4 and T able 4-5 below [...]

4: Installation of xSenso 21A2 xSenso User Guide 31 Table 4-4 Analog Input a nd An alog Output LEDs Table 4-5 Ethernet LEDs Reset Button You can reset the xSenso to factory default settin gs, including clearing the ne twork settings. The IP address, gatewa y, an d netm a sk ar e se t to 00s. To reset the unit to fac tory defaults: 1. Place the end [...]

4: Installation of xSenso 21A2 xSenso User Guide 32 To reboot the unit without resetting the unit to fac tory defaults: 1. Place the end of a paper clip or similar object into the RST (reset) opening (see Figure 4-2 ) and press an d hold down micro swit ch during a power cycle for 3 to 5 seconds. 2. Remove the paper clip to rele ase the button. Th [...]

4: Installation of xSenso 21A2 xSenso User Guide 33 Figure 4-7 xSenso Bottom/Back Panel View Inst alling the xSenso Be sure to place or mount the device securely on a flat horizontal or vert ical surface. The device comes with mo unting brac kets for mo unting the device vertically, for example on a wall. I f using AC power, av oid outlets c ontrol[...]

xSenso User Guide 34 5: Installation of xSenso 21R2 This chapter descr ib es how to in stall the xSenso 21R2 device server. It contains the following sections:  Package Contents  User-Supplied Items  Hardware Components  Installing the xSenso Package Content s The xSenso package includes th e following items:  One xSenso 21R2 device [...]

5: Installation of xSenso 21R2 xSenso User Guide 35 xSenso 21R2 Block Diagram Figure 5- 1 xSen so 21R2 Isolation B lock Diag ram Hardware Component s Front/Top Panel The following c omponent s are located on the fron t panel ( Figure 5-2 ) of the xSenso 21R2:  USB Port - for managing a nd configuring xSenso device.  RJ-45 Ethernet Port (with [...]

5: Installation of xSenso 21R2 xSenso User Guide 36 Figure 5-2 xSenso 21R2, Front View Figure 5-3 xSenso 21 R2 Top/Front View Table 5-4 and T able 5-5 below explain the LED info rmation display ed in Figure 5-2 and Figur e 5-3 above. Relay Analog Output Input LEDs LE Ds USB Ethernet Reset Port Port Ethernet LEDs L R Diagnostic “X” LED[...]

5: Installation of xSenso 21R2 xSenso User Guide 37 Table 5-4 Analog Input a nd Relay Output LEDs Table 5-5 Ethernet LEDs Reset Button You can reset the xSenso to factory default settin gs, including clearing the ne twork settings. The IP address, gatewa y, an d netm a sk ar e se t to 00s. To reset the unit to fac tory defaults: 1. Place the end of[...]

5: Installation of xSenso 21R2 xSenso User Guide 38 To reboot the unit without resetting the unit to fac tory defaults: 1. Place the end of a paper clip or similar object into the RST (reset) opening (see Figure 5-2 ) and press an d hold down micro swit ch during a power cycle for 3 to 5 seconds. 2. Remove the paper clip to rele ase the button. Th [...]

5: Installation of xSenso 21R2 xSenso User Guide 39 Figure 5-7 xSenso Bottom/Back Panel View Inst alling the xSenso Be sure to place or mount the device securely on a flat horizontal or vert ical surface. The device comes with mo unting brac kets for mo unting the device vertically, for example on a wall. I f using AC power, av oid outlets c ontrol[...]

xSenso User Guide 40 6: Using DeviceInstaller This chapter covers the steps for locating a xS enso unit and viewing its pr operties and device details. DeviceInstaller is a free utility program provided by Lantron ix that discovers, configures, upgrades and mana ges Lantronix Device Ser vers. Notes:  For instructions on using De viceInstaller to[...]

6: Using DeviceInstaller xSenso User Guide 41 Group Configurable field. Enter a gr oup to cat egori ze the xSenso. Double-click the field, type in the value, and press Enter to compl ete. This group name is local to this PC and is not visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller. Comments Configurable field. Enter comments for the xSenso. [...]

xSenso User Guide 42 7: Configuration Using W eb Manager This chapter describes how to configure xSenso using Web Manager, th e Lantronix browser- based configuration tool. The unit’s configuration is stored in nonv olatile memory and is retained without power. All changes take effect immediatel y, unless otherwise noted. It contains the followin[...]

7: Configuration Using Web Manager xSenso User Guide 43 Figure 7-1 xSenso Home Pages 4. Click the Admin tab to get to the Admin > Devi ce Status p age. The D evice Sta tus web page displays the same and more infor mation than on the xSenso Home page: config uration, network settings, analog status, tu nne ling settings, and p roduct information.[...]

7: Configuration Using Web Manager xSenso User Guide 44 Figure 7-2 De vi ce Stat us Pages Note: The Logout butto n is available on any web pag e under the Setup an d Admin Tab- Pages when authentication is e nabled (by defa ult). Logging out of the web page would force re-a uthentica tion to take place th e next time the web page is accessed. There[...]

7: Configuration Using Web Manager xSenso User Guide 45 xSenso Home and Device Status Pages The xSenso Home pag e is the first page that appears afte r you log into Web Manager. Th e Device Status page appears when you click Status in the Admin tab/page in Web Mana ger. The xSenso Home page and the Device Status pages show overlapping informatio n.[...]

7: Configuration Using Web Manager xSenso User Guide 46 Live Reading Pages an d Configuration Pages There are five tabs that span the to p of the Web Manager page. Beyon d the xSenso Home page accessed through the Home tab at the top left, you ma y access the other Web Manager page s through the four other tabs. Th e Reading, Char t and Logging tab[...]

7: Configuration Using Web Manager xSenso User Guide 47 We b Manager Component s The layout of a typical We b Manager page is below. Figure 7-5 Componen ts of the Web Manager Pa ge Web Manager pages have these sections:  The Home , Reading , Chart , Lo gging , Setup and Admin tabs at the top of the page provide direct access to each Web Manager [...]

7: Configuration Using Web Manager xSenso User Guide 48  At the bottom of most pages, th e current configuration is displa yed. In some cases, you can reset or clear a setting.  The information or help area shows infor mation or instructi ons asso ciated with the page.  A Logout link is available at the upper righ t corner of every Setup a[...]

7: Configuration Using Web Manager xSenso User Guide 49 FTP Shows statistics and lets you change th e current confi guration for the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server. 78 HTTP Shows HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTT P) statistics and lets you change the current configuration and authentication setti ngs. 79 Logging Shows analog input, output and r[...]

xSenso User Guide 50 8: Network Settings The Network Settings show the status of the Et hernet interface/lin k and let yo u configure the settings on the device. Interface settings are rela ted to the conf igu ration of the IP and related protocols . Link set tin gs ar e re lat ed to the ph ysic al link connection, which carries the IP traffic. The[...]

8: Network Settings xSenso User Guide 51 To Configure Network Interface Settings Using Web Manager  To modify Ethernet ( eth0) settings, go to the Admin tab/page, go to the Admin tab/page, click Network on the menu and select Network 1 - > Interface -> Configuration . Using the CLI  To enter the eth0 command level: enable -> config -[...]

8: Network Settings xSenso User Guide 52 Network Link Settings Physical link parameters can be configured fo r an Ethernet (eth0) Netwo rk Interface (see Table 8-2 ). Table 8-2 Network 1 (eth0) Lin k Settings Notes:  When speed is Auto , duplex must be Auto or Half .  When speed is not Auto , duplex must be Half or Full .  Fixed speed Full[...]

xSenso User Guide 53 9: Analog Input, Output and Relay Settings The xSenso supports two analog inp uts ( Figure 9-1 ) each of which may be configured to sense one of four analog sign al ranges (±100mV, ±1 V, ±10V and ±20mA) with options for selecting simple offset or scale and offset. xSenso 21 00, xSenso 21A2 and xSenso 21R2 have the same anal[...]

9: Analog Input, Output and Relay Settings xSenso User Guide 54 Table 9-3 DAQ Settings To Configure DAQ Settings Using Web Manager  To configure DAQ Settings, go to the Setu p tab/page and click DAQ Format in the menu. Using the CLI  To enter the DAQ Settings command level: enable -> config -> analog -> daqformat Using XML  Includ[...]

9: Analog Input, Output and Relay Settings xSenso User Guide 55 Analog Input Table 9-4 Analog Input Setting s Input Settings Description Display Select to enable or disable a scaled input value to be displayed with desig nated title and units in the web manager, XML and CLI analog chane l as well as Tunnel and Action Connect applicatio n. You can h[...]

9: Analog Input, Output and Relay Settings xSenso User Guide 56 To Configure An alog Settings Using Web Manager  To configure analog input, go to the Setup tab/page and click Analog Input > Input 1 > Configuration in the menu. Using the CLI  To enter the analog input comma nd level: enable -> config -> analog -> input <numbe[...]

9: Analog Input, Output and Relay Settings xSenso User Guide 57 To Configure Analog Output Settings Using Web Manager  To configure analog output, go to the Setup tab/page and click Analog Output > Output 1 > Configuration in the menu. Using the CLI  To enter the analo g output command level: enable -> config -> analog -> outpu[...]

9: Analog Input, Output and Relay Settings xSenso User Guide 58 To Configure Relay Settings Using Web Manager  To configure relay output, go to the Setup tab/page and click Relay > Relay 1 > Configuration in the menu. Using the CLI  To enter the relay command level: enable -> config -> analog -> relay <number> Using XML ?[...]

xSenso User Guide 59 10: Chart Note: Lantronix recommends using the latest version of Chrome when viewing and configuring the Chart tab. The xSenso Chart tab provides access to live charte d analog input, output and relay information on the Chart page . The chart is configurable and incl udes an optional alarm indi cation fun ction. Chart will poll[...]

10: Chart xSenso User Guide 60 Dat a Chart Configura tion Table 10-2 Data Chart Settings To Configure Data Chart Settings Using Web Manager  To view a chart, click the Chart tab to get to the Chart page. Data Chart Settings Description Last Select the span of time to be charted:  Minute (charts one full minute at 1 second intervals)  Hour [...]

xSenso User Guide 61 1 1: Logging The xSenso Logging tab/pa ge provides access to the data logging feature availa ble with browsers that support HTML5 and filesystem API ( e.g., Ch rome). Users can run customized data logs through this pag e. Upon the first visit, the br owser will ask for your permission to allow this device to store data on your [...]

11: Logging xSenso User Guide 62 Figure 11-2 xSenso 21A2 Logg ing Tab Figure 11-3 xSenso 21R2 Logg ing Tab[...]

11: Logging xSenso User Guide 63 Dat a Logging Configuration Table 11-4 Data Logging Settings To Configure Data Logging Settings Using Web Manager  To configure data logging, click th e Logging tab to get to the L ogging page. Data Logging Settings Description Filename Enter the filename of the log file. This will be saved in the browser' s[...]

xSenso User Guide 64 12: Reading The xSenso Reading tab provides access to a liv e readings page of anal og inputs, outputs and relays. This page is read-only, pr oviding the following dynamic informa tion for each input an d analog or relay outputs:  Input Value  Input Alarm High Value (if applicable)  Input Alarm Low Value (if applicable[...]

12: Reading xSenso User Guide 65 Figure 12-2 xSenso 21A2 Reading Tab Figure 12-3 xSenso 21R2 Reading Tab Dat a Reading Configuration To View Data Reading Settings Using Web Manager  To view live readings information, click the Reading tab to get to the Readi ng page.[...]

xSenso User Guide 66 13: Action Settings Actions can be conf igu re d for ala rms an d re po r ts available in the xSenso. Certain alarms and reports are available in all the xSenso products w her eas the output alarms are only available in the xSenso 21A2 as seen in Table 13-1 xSenso Alarms and Reports below. Alarms and Report s Table 13-1 x Senso[...]

13: Action Settings xSenso User Guide 67 Table 13-3 Make Connec tion Settings Output Select the output nu mb er from the drop- down menu. Additional Anal og Ou tput configuration fields become available if a specific output number is selected. Selecting "None" stops co ntrol of analo g output and does not reset the output value. Alarm Val[...]

13: Action Settings xSenso User Guide 68 Table 13-4 Send Email Settings SSH Username Specify the SSH Clien t User for the SSH outg oing connection if th e SSH protocol is selected for this connection. You may select from the drop-down menu of existing users or you may enter a new user name. This configuration field is only available if the S SH pro[...]

13: Action Settings xSenso User Guide 69 Table 13-5 FTP Put Settings Normal Reminder Interval Specify how long to wait in minutes afte r the al arm stays off before an other normal email is sent. If this is a status report, a no rmal email is sent periodically according to the stated reminder interval. Blank the displa y field to disable remin ders[...]

13: Action Settings xSenso User Guide 70 Table 13-6 HTTP Post Settings Table 13-7 Contro l Relay Settings Normally Open Port is closed to Commo n and Normally Closed Port is o pen/disconnected fr om Common when relay is energized/turned on. No rm ally Open Port is open/disconnected from Common and Normally Closed Port is closed to Common when relay[...]

13: Action Settings xSenso User Guide 71 Table 13-8 SNMP Trap Settings To Configure Terminal Blo ck Power Alarm Settings Using Web Manager  To configure termina l block power alar m, go to the Setup tab/pag e, click Action in the menu, and select Terminal Block Power Alarm from the drop-down men u. Using the CLI  To enter the terminal blo ck [...]

13: Action Settings xSenso User Guide 72 Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name = "action" instance = "Barrel Connector Power Alarm"> To Configure Input 1 and 2 Alarm Settings Using Web Manager  To configure input 1 and input 2 alarm s, go to the Setup tab/page, click Action in the menu, and select Input [...]

xSenso User Guide 73 14: T unnel and Modbus Settings The xSenso 2100 , xSenso 21A2 a nd xSenso 2 1R2 have two tunne ls through which you may view statistics or config ur e the Acce pt Mod e . The Mo dbus configuration page allows configuration of Modbus servers listenin g on the TCP ports. T unnel Settings Tunneling para meters ar e configured usin[...]

14: Tunnel and Modbus Settings xSenso User Guide 74 To Configure Tunnel Ac cept Mode Settings Using Web Manager  To configure the Accept Mode fo r a specific tunne l , go to the Setup tab/page, click Tunnel in the menu and se lec t Tunnel 1 -> Accept Mode . Using the CLI  To enter Tunnel 1 Accept Mode comman d level: enable -> tunnel 1 [...]

14: Tunnel and Modbus Settings xSenso User Guide 75 Modbus Settings The Modbus server, if enabled, is active on TCP port 502. If present, the additional TCP port is also used. Modbus TCP para meters are configured using the Mod bus menu and submenus under Admin. Table 14-2 M odbus Settings To Configure Modbus Settings Using Web Manager  To confi[...]

14: Tunnel and Modbus Settings xSenso User Guide 76 Table 14-4 3xxxx Read Only Registe rs (Function Codes 4 and 23) Table 14-5 4xxxx Read/Writ e Holding Registers (F unction Codes 3, 16 and 23 ) Note: The device will respond to any unit identifier less than 247 since each unit is uniquely identified by its IP address already. Device Address Modbus [...]

xSenso User Guide 77 15: Services Settings DNS Settings This section describes the active run- time sett ings for the domain name syste m (DN S ) pr ot oc ol. The primary and secondary DNS addresses come from th e active interface. The static addresse s from the Network Interface configur ation settings may be overridden by DHCP. Note: The blue tex[...]

15: Services Settings xSenso User Guide 78 FTP Settings The FTP protocol can be used to upload and download user files, and upgrade the xSenso firmware. A configurable option is provided to enable or disable acce ss via this protocol. Table 15-2 FTP Settings To Configure FTP Settings Using Web Manager  To configure FTP, go to the Admin tab/page [...]

15: Services Settings xSenso User Guide 79 To View or Configur e Syslog Settings: Using Web Manager  To configure the Syslog, go to the Admin tab/page and click Syslog in the menu . Using the CLI  To enter the Syslog command level: enable -> config -> syslog Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”syslog”> HTTP [...]

15: Services Settings xSenso User Guide 80 To Configure HTTP Settings Using Web Manager  To configure HTTP settings, o to the Admin tab/pag e, click HTTP in the menu and select Configuration .  To view HTTP statistic s, click HTTP in the menu and select Statis tics . Using the CLI  To enter the HTTP command level: enable -> config ->[...]

15: Services Settings xSenso User Guide 81 Table 15-5 HTTP Authentication Settings To Configure HTTP Authentication Using Web Manager  To configure HTTP Authentication, o to the Admin tab/pa ge , click HTTP in the menu and select Authen ticatio n . Using the CLI  To enter the HTTP command level: ena ble -> config -> http Using XML  I[...]

15: Services Settings xSenso User Guide 82 To Configure RSS Settings Using Web Manager  To configure RSS, go to the Admin tab/page and click RSS in the me nu. Using the CLI  To enter the RSS command leve l: enable -> config -> rss Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”rss”> SNMP Settings Simple Network managem[...]

15: Services Settings xSenso User Guide 83 To Configure SN MP Settings Using Web Manager  To configure SNMP, go to the Admin tab/page and click SNMP in the menu. Using the CLI  To enter the SNMP command level: enable -> config -> snmp Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”snmp”> SMTP Settings Table 15-8 SMTP N[...]

15: Services Settings xSenso User Guide 84 To Configure SMTP Ne twork Stack Settings Using Web Manager  To configure SMTP protocol settings, go to the Admin tab/page and click SMTP in the menu. Using the CLI  To enter the command leve l: enable -> config -> smtp Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”smtp”>[...]

xSenso User Guide 85 16: Security Settings The xSenso device supports Se cure Shell (SSH) and Secure So ckets Layer (SSL). SSH is a network protocol for securely accessing a re mo te device. SSH provid es a secure, encrypted communication channel be tween two hosts over a network. It provid es authentication and message integrity services. Secure S[...]

16: Security Settings xSenso User Guide 86 Note: SSH Keys from other pr ograms ma y be conver ted to the required format. U se Open SSH to perform the co nve r sion . SSH Client Known Hosts The SSH Client Known Hosts are us ed by all applications that pl ay the role of an SSH Client. Specifically in Action Connect Mo de. Configuring these public ke[...]

16: Security Settings xSenso User Guide 87 Table 16-3 SSH Server Authorized Users SSH Client Users The SSH Client Users are used by all applications th at play the role of an SSH Client. Specifically Action Connect Mode. To configure the xSe nso as an SSH client, an SSH client user must be both configur ed and also exis t on the remote SSH serv er.[...]

16: Security Settings xSenso User Guide 88 To Configure SSH Settings Using Web Manager  To configure SSH, go to the Admin tab/page and click SSH in the menu . Using the CLI  To enter the SSH command level: enable -> ssh Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”ssh server”> and <configgroup name=”ssh client”&g[...]

16: Security Settings xSenso User Guide 89 Certificate and Key Generation The xSenso can generate self si gned certificates and their corr es ponding keys. Th is can be done for both the rsa and dsa certificate for mats. Certific ates can be identified on th e xSenso by a na me provided at generation time. Table 16-5 Cer tificate and Key Generation[...]

16: Security Settings xSenso User Guide 90 Using XML  Not applicable. Certificate Upload Settings SSL certificates identify the xSenso to peers. Ce rtificate and key pairs can be upload ed to the xSenso through either the CLI or XML import me chanisms. Certificates ca n be identified o n the xSenso by a name provided at upload time. Table 16-6 U[...]

16: Security Settings xSenso User Guide 91 Trusted Authorities One or more authority ce rtificates are needed to ve rify a peer' s identity. These certificates do not require a private key. SSL certificate for H TTPS and FTPS connections under Actio n must be uploaded here. To Upload an Authority Certificate Using Web Manager  To upload an [...]

xSenso User Guide 92 17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settings Filesystem Settings Use the file system to list, view, add, remove, an d transfer files. The xSenso uses a flash file system to store files. File Display It is possible to view the list of existing files, and to view their contents in the ASCII or hexadecimal formats. Table 17-1 File Dis[...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 93 File Modification The xSenso allows for the creation and removal of files on its filesystem. Table 17-2 File Modification Sett ings File Transfer Files can be transferred to and from the xSenso via the TFTP protocol. This can be useful for saving and restoring XML configuration files. F[...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 94 To Transfer or Modi fy Filesystem Files Using Web Manager  To create a new file or directory, upload an ex isting file, copy or move a file, o to the Admin tab/page, click Filesystem in the menu and select Browse . Using the CLI  To enter the Filesy s tem command level: enable -&g[...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 95 ICMP Setting s Table 17-5 ICMP Network Stack Settin gs To Configure ICMP Ne twork Stack Settings Using Web Manager  To configure ICMP protocol settings, go to the Admin ta b/page, click Protocol Stack in the menu and sele ct ICMP . Using the CLI  To enter the command leve l: enabl[...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 96 Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”arp”> SMTP Settings Table 17-7 SM TP Settings To Configure ARP Network Stack Settings Using Web Manager  To configure SMTP protocol settings, go to the Admin tab/page, click Protocol Stack in the menu and sele ct SMTP .[...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 97 Using XML  Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”hardware”> IP Sockets You can view the list of listening and connecte d IP sockets. To View the List of IP Sockets Using Web Manager  To view IP Sockets, go to the Admin tab/page, click Diagnostics in the menu and selec[...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 98 Traceroute Here you can trace a packet from the xSenso to an In te rnet host, showing how many hops the packet requires to reach the host an d how long each hop takes. If you visit a web site whose pages appear slo wly, you can use trace route to determin e where the long est delays are[...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 99 Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”diagnostics”> and <configitem name=”log”> Memory The memory informat ion shows th e total, u sed, and av ailable me mory (in kilo bytes). To View Memory Usage Using Web Manager  To view memory information, go [...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 100 Threads The xSenso Threads in forma tion shows details of th reads in the ltrx_evo tas k which can be us eful for technical experts in debugging. To View Thread Information Using Web Manager  To view thread information, go to the Admin tab/page, click Diagnostics in the menu and sel[...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 101 To Configure the Clock Using Web Manager  To view con figure cloc k informatio n, go to th e Admin tab/p age and click Clock in the menu. Using the CLI  To enter the command leve l: enable -> config -> clock Using the XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”cl[...]

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settin gs xSenso User Guide 102 Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”xml import control”> Discovery and Query Port The current statistics and configura tion options for device d iscovery, including Query Port are available for the xSenso. Table 17-1 3 Disc o ve r y Set ti ng s To Configure[...]

xSenso User Guide 103 18: Advanced Settings Email Settings View and configure email alerts relati ng to events occu rring within the system. Table 18-1 Email Configuration To View, Configure and Send Email Note: The following section describes the steps to view and configure Email 1 settings; these steps apply to other emails available for the devi[...]

18: Advanced Settings xSenso User Guide 104 Using the CLI  To enter Email command level: enable -> email 1 Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”email” instance=”1”> Command Line Interface Settings The Command Line Interface se ttings allow you to control how users connect to and inter act with the xSenso's[...]

18: Advanced Settings xSenso User Guide 105 Telnet Settings The telnet settings control CLI access to the xSenso over the Telnet protocol. Table 18-3 Telnet Settings To Configure Telnet Settings Using Web Manager  To configure Telnet settings, go to the Admin tab/page, click CLI in the menu and selec t Configuration . Using the CLI  To enter [...]

18: Advanced Settings xSenso User Guide 106 To Configure SSH Settings Using Web Manager  To configure SSH settings, go to the Admin tab/page, click CLI in the menu and select Configuration . Using the CLI  To enter the SSH command level: enable -> config -> cli -> ssh Using XML  Include in your file: <configgroup name=”ssh”[...]

18: Advanced Settings xSenso User Guide 107 To Export Configuration in XML Format Using Web Manager  To export configur ation format, go to the Admin tab/ pa ge , click XML in the menu and select Export Configuration . Using the CLI  To enter the XML command leve l: enable -> xml Using XML  Not applicable. XML: Export Status You can exp[...]

18: Advanced Settings xSenso User Guide 108 Using XML  Not applicable. XML: Import Configuration Here you can import a system configuration from an XML file. The XML data can be impor ted from a file on the file system or pasted into a CLI session. The groups to import can be specified at the com mand line, the default is all grou ps. Import Con[...]

xSenso User Guide 109 19: Security in Detail Public Key Infrastructure Public key infrastructure (PKI) is based on an encryption technique that uses two keys: a pub lic key and private key. Public keys can be used to encrypt messages whic h can only be decryp te d using the private key. This te chnique is referr ed to as asymmetric encryption, as o[...]

19: Security in Detail xSenso User Guide 110 through any number o f intermediate authoriti es, ultimately to the agent that needs to prove its authenticit y. Obt aining Certificates Signed certificates are typically ob tained from well-kno wn CAs, such as VeriSign. This is done by submitting a certificate request fo r a CA, typically for a fee. The[...]

19: Security in Detail xSenso User Guide 111 S teel Belted RADIUS Steel Belted RADIUS is a commercial RADIUS serv er from Juniper Networks that provides a GUI administration interface. It also provides a certif icate request and self-sig n e d certificate generator. The self-signed certificate has extension .sbrpvk and is in the PKCS12 format. Open[...]

xSenso User Guide 112 20: Updating Firmware Obt aining Firmware Obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantr onix Web site ( www.lantronix.com/ supp ort/downloads/ ) or by using anonym ous FTP ( ftp://ftp.lantronix.com/ ). Loading New Firmware through Web Manager Reload the firmware using the device web manager [...]

20: Updating Firmware xSenso User Guide 113 4. Click Upload to install the firmware on the xSenso. 5. Click OK in the confirmation popup which appears. The firmware will be installed and the device will automatically reboot afterwards. 6. Close and reopen the web manager internet br owser to view the devic e’s updated web pa ges. Note: Alternativ[...]

xSenso User Guide 114 21: Branding the xSenso This chapter describes how to brand your xSenso by using Web Manager and Command Line Interface (CLI). It contains the following sections on customization:  Web Manager Customizatio n  Short and Long Name Cust om iza tion We b Manager Customization Customize the Web Manager's appeara nce by m[...]

21: Branding the xSe nso xSenso User Guide 115 Short and Long Name Customization You can customize the short and long names in y our xSenso. The na mes di splay in the CLI show command and in the Syste m web page in the Curren t Conf iguration table. The short name is used for the show command. Both names display in th e CLI Product Type field. Tab[...]

xSenso User Guide 116 Appendix A: T echnical Specifications Analog Inputs  Channels: (2) Different ial inputs (screw terminal connections)  Resolution: 16 bits  Sigma-Delta A/D conver sion  Input Mode: Voltage/Cur rent  Input Range: ±100 mV, ±1V, ±10V, ±20 mA  Scaling: Configurable offset or scale and offset  Alarm Triggers[...]

Appendix A: Technical Specifications xSenso User Guide 117  Rated current: 3A  Rated voltage: 250 VAC  Contact rat ing on re lays: - 30VDC 3A, 250VAC 3A, 100000 cycles (IEC 6181 0) - 30VDC 3A, 240VAC 3A, 100000 cycles (UL 508)  Isolation between relay contacts and internal circuitry: 4000 VAC  Isolation between relay o pen contacts: [...]

Appendix A: Technical Specifications xSenso User Guide 118 DAQ  Server: Tunnel Accept, Modbus and SNMP (Lantr onix xSenso MIB)  Client: Action Connect mode, H TTP Post, FTP Put and SNMP Trap Software  Customizable real-time readin g and chart view  Analog input data can be log ged on the PC from which the browser connection is made. [...]

xSenso User Guide 119 Appendix B: T echnical Support If you are unable to r esolve an iss ue using the informatio n in this doc umentation , please c ontact Technical Support: Technical Support US Check our online knowledge base or se nd a question to Technical Support a t http://www.lantro nix.com/support . Technical Support Europe, Middle East, A[...]

xSenso User Guide 120 Appendix C: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Many of the unit's co nfigurat ion proc edu res require you to assemble a series of option s (represented as b its) into a comple te command (rep resented as a byte). The resulting binary value must be conv erted to a hexadecimal rep resentation. Use this chapter to learn to c[...]

Appendix C: Binary to Hexa de cimal Conversions xSenso User Guide 121 Figure C-2 Wind ows Scientific Calculator 4. Click Hex . The hexadecimal value appears. Figure C-3 Hexadecimal Values in the Sc ie ntific Calculator[...]

xSenso User Guide 122 Appendix D: Compliance (According to ISO/IEC Guide 17050-1, 170 50-2 and EN 45014) Manufacturer's Name & Address: Lantronix, Inc. 167 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Product Name Model: xSenso 2100, xSenso 21A2 and xSenso 21R2 Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents: Emissions  FCC P[...]

Appendix D: Compliance xSenso User Guide 123 Manufacturer's Contact: Lantronix, Inc. 167 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Tel: 949-453-3 990 Fax: 949-450-7 249 RoHS Notice All Lantronix products in the following famili es are Chin a RoHS-compliant a nd free of the foll owing hazardous substances and elements: O: toxic or hazardous substa[...]

xSenso User Guide 124 Appendix E: USB-CDC-ACM Device Driver File for Windows Hosts The following file ma y be used to enable Windows to recognize the USB-CDC-ACM connection to the xSenso's USB Device port. Create the linux-cdc-acm.inf file on the Win dows host somewhere using the contents provided below. When W indows p rompts for a device dri[...]

Appendix E: USB-CDC- ACM Device Driver File for W indows Hosts xSenso User Guide 125 ;----------------------------------------------------------------------- ; Vista-64bit Sections ;----------------------------------------------------------------------- [DriverInstall.NTamd64] include=mdmcpq.inf CopyFiles=DriverCopyFiles.NTamd64 AddReg=DriverInstal[...]